Kill Me Love Me - Netflix Series

[Official Trailer] Kill Me Love Me | Liu Xueyi / Wu Jinyan / Bi Wenjun / Zhao Xiaotang | YOUKU
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Chinese historical drama / fantasy. Pretty people, fabulous clothes, elaborate sets, but most importantly a horribly convoluted plot involving political intrigue and treachery. That last part is what makes it compelling - the plot is a puzzle and the subtitles only give you clues, so your job is to figure out just what is happening.

Overview from TMDB:

In a land torn by war, the three kingdoms of Dayan, Xiyan, and Nanyue have battled for years. Prince Murong Jinghe of Dayan, renowned for his military prowess, suffers a devastating betrayal, leading to the annihilation of his army. Determined to uncover the truth behind the treachery, he seeks justice while navigating the treacherous court politics. Amid this turmoil, Mei Lin, a warrior presumed dead, becomes Murong’s only ally in his quest for revenge. As they fight together, a complex bond forms between them, blending love and sacrifice, as they both struggle to survive and seek justice. 

Vowing to avenge her parents, Mei Lin becomes an assassin and infiltrates the life of a ruthless prince—until startling revelations derail her revenge.

A city [whose name I have forgotten] is destroyed by an army. Mei Lin lived in that city with her parents. Her parents were killed when the city was destroyed. Prince Murong Jinghe gets blamed for the destruction and the murder of the inhabitants and is banished for ten years. His older brother who is in line to become Crown Prince was jealous of his younger brother's military success and so organized the destruction of the city and caused it to be blamed on his younger brother. All this happens before the show starts. The show begins when the younger brother returns to the capital.

A marriage is arranged between the children of the leaders of two neighboring nations in order to cement a peace treaty. The bride and her entourage journey to the neighboring nation. Her entourage includes 100 beauties and Mei Lin has managed to get herself included in this group. When they get to the capital the 100 beauties are handed out to big shots, presumably for their sexual gratification, though the show pretty much glosses over that part. Prince Murjong Jinghe manages to snare Mei Lin for himself, which is great because Mei Lin is now right next to the target of her revenge.

Of course, about the same time she finds out that he was set up, but she is in league with a secret band of assassins and their leader has decided this Prince must die, so she has to fake a public assassination attempt. Evidently what goes on in public is completely divorced from what goes on in private because they carry on in private like nothing happened.

I dunno why it is, but I enjoy watching these cute, hundred pound women take on a squad of big hulking goons and kicking their asses. It's ridiculous, but the girl is good looking and watching her move is just a pleasure.